Irish language project commissions 50 songs from composers at home and abroad
Michael Dervan speaks to six composers about themes of grief, nature and lamentation
Michael Dervan speaks to six composers about themes of grief, nature and lamentation
Pieces of Me: The writer and poet enjoys the peace of her creative space
Gilligan’s ‘literary fiction’ debut inventively connects up Ireland’s Jewish narratives
A seafaring jaunt buoyed with plenty of humour has an unusual take on history
Dublin Shakespeare Society; Kevin Curran reading; All-Ireland Poetry Day; Trinity talk on Derry authors; hunger strike talk at UCD
Nuala O’Connor has found a novel way into the life of the reclusive poet
There are myriad outlets, but how does a novice author get signed after the final draft?
Fighting Words seeks volunteers, Nuala Ní Chonchúir and Paula McGrath launch new novels, and celebrities and authors read at Dubray Books
Round-up: Digital publishers have been quick to spot the potential in brief reads that help shorten journeys
Irish Women Writers: ‘Ní Chonchúir doesn’t shrink from tackling life’s pain, compromises and savagery, but her rich, original imagery captures its sensual delights also’
This month’s Irish Times Book Club choice is a moving, beautifully written portrait of love, grief and motherhood
Thirty-four authors have made the longlist for the inaugural Laureate for Irish Fiction
Review: Nuala Ní Chonchúir’s second novel doesn’t flinch when tackling the dark truths of human behaviour
‘I think reading has helped me to develop empathy. I love trying on other lives’
Nuala Ní Chonchúir, Ron Rash and Deborah Levy all feel it is important for beginners to try out different forms – poems, novels, short stories, plays – to see what suits them and what excites them
‘I write in a very troubling manner that I wouldn’t advise anyone to adopt’
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices